Features Industry Standard 2.5 SATA Host Interface - SATA 1.5Gb/s, 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s - SATA Revision 3.2 - ATA/ATAPI-8 compliant - Supports 48-bit address feature set Performance - Sequential data read: Up to 550 MB/s* - Sequential data write: Up to 500 MB/s* * measured using 128 KByte transfer size Power Management - 5V power supply - Host SATA interface power management (HIPM Mode) - Immediate disabling of unused circuitry without host intervention (DIPM mode) Power Specifications - Active mode: 1680mW typical (1TB) 1670mW typical (512GB) 1450mW typical (256GB) 1350mW typical (128GB) 1230mW typical (64GB) 1100mW typical (32GB) - Idle mode: < 325mW typical - Slumber mode: < 16mW typical - DevSleep mode: < 5mW typical (optional) Reliability - Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): More than 2 million hours Data Protection - Secure Erase Integrated Current Detector - Protects from inrush current and generates reset during power-up and power-down to prevent inadvertent writes Native Command Queuing (NCQ) - Up to 32 commands Supports SMART and TRIM Commands 20-Byte Serial Number - Factory pre-programmed unique ID Built-in ECC - Uses advanced LDPC bit error detection and correction optimized for 3D NAND NAND Configuration - 3 bits per cell** ** High reliability 3D NAND TLC with 3K endurance Temperature Range - Industrial: -40 C to 85 C 2.5-inch Form Factor - 100mm x 69.85mm x 7.00mm All Devices are RoHS Compliant Product Description The GLS89SP032G3 / 064G3 / 128G3 / 256G3 / 512G3 / 001T3 Industrial Temperature SATA 2.5 ArmourDrive PX series (referred to as 2.5 ArmourDrive in this factsheet) are high-performance, high-reliability solid state drives. They combine 32, 64, 128, 256 or 512 GBytes, or 1 TByte of NAND flash memory with an advanced Serial ATA (SATA) NAND controller in a standard 2.5-inch form factor housing. 2.5 ArmourDrive is ideal for applications that require hot-swappable and reliable data storage. 2.5 SATA solid state storage technology is widely used in servers, laptops, network-attached storage, industrial computers, navigation systems, test and measurement instrumentation, multi-function printers, security and surveillance equipment, digital signage and networking systems. These removable solid state drives (SSDs) surpass traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) in their security, reliability, ruggedness and low power consumption. The NAND flash controller with built-in advanced NAND management firmware communicates with the host through the standard SATA protocol. It does not require any additional or proprietary software such as the Flash File System (FFS) and Memory Technology Driver (MTD). The firmware effectively optimizes the use of NAND flash memory s program/erase (P/E) cycles and minimizes write amplification. 2.5 ArmourDrive s advanced NAND management technology improves endurance, enhances data security and helps prevent data loss during unexpected power failure events. This innovative technology combines robust NAND controller hardware error correction capabilities with advanced wear-leveling algorithms and bad block management to improve data reliability and significantly extend the life of the product. 2019 Greenliant 1 S71465-F
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Each 2.5 ArmourDrive integrates a SATA NAND flash memory controller with up to four NAND flash multi-chip packages in a standard 2.5-inch form factor housing. Refer to Figure 2-1 for the 2.5 ArmourDrive block diagram. 1.1 Optimized 2.5 ArmourDrive The heart of 2.5 ArmourDrive is the SATA NAND flash memory controller, which translates standard SATA signals into flash media data and control signals. The following components contribute to 2.5 ArmourDrive s operation. 1.1.1 Microcontroller Unit (MCU) The MCU translates SATA commands into data and control signals required for flash media operation. 1.1.2 Internal Direct Memory Access (DMA) 2.5 ArmourDrive uses internal DMA allowing instant data transfer from/to buffer to/from flash media. This implementation eliminates microcontroller overhead associated with the traditional, firmware-based approach, thereby increasing the data transfer rate. 1.1.3 Power Management Unit (PMU) The PMU controls the power consumption of 2.5 ArmourDrive. The PMU dramatically reduces the power consumption of 2.5 ArmourDrive by putting the part of the circuitry that is not in operation into sleep mode. The Flash File System handles inadvertent power interrupts and has auto-recovery capability to ensure 2.5 ArmourDrive firmware integrity. For regular power management, the host must send an IDLE_IMMEDIATE command and wait for command ready before powering down 2.5 ArmourDrive. 1.1.4 Embedded Flash File System The embedded flash file system is an integral part of 2.5 ArmourDrive. It contains MCU firmware that performs the following tasks: 1.1.5 Power Interrupt Data Protection Power Interrupt Data Protection is a mechanism to help prevent data loss during unexpected power failure events. Enhanced data integrity is supported by the controller s advanced firmware during abnormal power loss. The controller proactively optimizes the amount and stay time of the in-flight data residing in the cache. To ensure there is no data loss risk caused by power cycling, the controller sends an acknowledgement to the host only when the incoming data is fully committed to the NAND flash. 1.1.6 Error Correction Code (ECC) The ECC technology uses advanced Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) algorithms to detect and correct errors, ensuring data integrity and extending the SSD lifespan. 1.1.7 Multi-tasking Interface The multi-tasking interface enables concurrent Read, Program and Erase operations to multiple NAND flash media. 1.2 Advanced NAND Management 2.5 ArmourDrive s SATA controller uses advanced wear-leveling algorithms to substantially increase the longevity of NAND flash media. Wear caused by data writes is evenly distributed in all or select blocks in the device that prevents hot spots in locations that are programmed and erased extensively. This effective wear-leveling technique results in optimized device endurance, enhanced data retention and higher reliability required by long-life applications. 1. Translates host side signals into flash media writes and reads 2. Provides flash media wear leveling to spread the flash writes across all memory address space to increase the longevity of flash media 3. Keeps track of data file structures 2019 Greenliant 2 S71465-F
1.0 FUNCTIONAL BLOCKS NAND Controller SATA 2.5" ArmourDrive Embedded Flash File System MCU SATA HOST I/F SATA I/F SRAM Buffer Memory Channel I/F Flash Media I/F NAND I/F NAND NAND NAND Chips Chips Flash Chips PMU Internal DMA ECC Figure 2-1: SATA 2.5 ArmourDrive Block Diagram 2019 Greenliant 3 S71465-F
3.0 APPENDIX 3.1 Product Ordering Information GLS 89 SP XX XX xxx G3 - I - BZ4xx XXX XX - X - XXXXX Ordering Code BZ4xx = SATA AmourDrive Revision Operation Temperature I = Industrial: -40 C to +85 C NAND Configuration 3 = 3 bits per cell (TLC) GByte or TByte Designator G = GByte T = TByte Capacity 032 = 32 GByte 064 = 64 GByte 128 = 128 GByte 256 = 256 GByte 512 = 512 GByte 001 = 1 TByte Product Generation P = Generation Form Factor S = 2.5 Product Series 89 = SATA 2.5 ArmourDrive Valid Combinations Valid product combinations are those that are in the mass production or will be in the mass production. Consult your Greenliant sales representative to confirm availability of the valid combinations and to determine availability of new product combinations. Table 3-1: SATA 2.5 ArmourDrive Product Valid Ordering Numbers Capacity Operating Temperature Part Number Form Factor 32GB Industrial (-40 C to 85 C) GLS89SP032G3-I-BZ400 2.5-inch 64GB Industrial (-40 C to 85 C) GLS89SP064G3-I-BZ400 2.5-inch 128GB Industrial (-40 C to 85 C) GLS89SP128G3-I-BZ400 2.5-inch 256GB Industrial (-40 C to 85 C) GLS89SP256G3-I-BZ400 2.5-inch 512GB Industrial (-40 C to 85 C) GLS89SP512G3-I-BZ400 2.5-inch 1TB Industrial (-40 C to 85 C) GLS89SP001T3-I-BZ400 2.5-inch 2019 Greenliant 4 S71465-F
Mechanical Diagrams Note: All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Figure 4-1: SATA 2.5 ArmourDrive Dimensions 2019 Greenliant 5 S71465-F
Revision History Number Description Date 01.000 Initial release as Factsheet January 31, 2019 2019 Greenliant. All rights reserved. Greenliant and the Greenliant logo are registered trademarks, and ArmourDrive is a trademark of Greenliant. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Memory sizes denote raw storage capacity; actual usable capacity may be less. Greenliant makes no warranty for the use of its products other than those expressly contained in the Greenliant Terms and Conditions of Sale. www.greenliant.com 2019 Greenliant 6 S71465-F